Articles
Advocacy News
3.24.2020
Priorities for the Autism Community During this Time of Crisis
To address the effects of COIVD-19 on individuals and families, we are advocating for policymakers to quickly provide assistance to individuals on the
Advocacy News
3.21.2020
Autism Speaks Provides Urgent Feedback on Federal Coronavirus Bill (S.3548)
Educational accommodations and protections for individuals with disabilities, including many students on the autism spectrum, have been hard-fought
Science News
12.9.2019
Autism Speaks hosts experts and advocates to address health disparities in autism
Autism Speaks will host autism researchers, public health leaders, government officials, self-advocates and family advocates on Dec. 10 and 11 in
Expert Opinion
8.21.2019
The IEP as more than just a form, but an opportunity
Click here to read an expert opinion from school psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino, on the benefits of having an IEP (Individualized Education Program).
Press Release
8.2.2019
Autism Speaks commends Tennessee as it becomes 50th state requiring that insurance plans cover autism
Reforms eliminate restrictions and gaps in coverage of medically necessary autism care
Advocacy News
6.28.2019
Texas Medicaid adds future coverage for autism
Governor Abbott signed a budget bill which requires Texas Medicaid to cover medically necessary care, including applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Press Release
6.25.2019
Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
Blog
6.10.2019
How to start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks
Start a Facebook fundraiser for Autism Speaks in three easy steps!
Advocacy News
4.9.2019
Autism & Disparities: Addressing the Needs of Underserved Communities
This congressional briefing marked one of the many necessary conversations about how autism is experienced by different populations.
Blog
3.26.2019
Video: Why I’m advocating for reliable autism resources across the lifespan
Watch Kerry Magro's TedX talk on what happens to children with autism, when they become adults and why he is advocating for reliable autism resources
Advocacy News
3.5.2019
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to Congress
EMPOWER Care Act introduced to extend and improve the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program through 2023.
Press Release
2.8.2019
Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act
Legislation receives bipartisan support to fund autism research, monitoring and services benefiting individuals and families affected by autism
Advocacy News
2.8.2019
#WhyAutismCARES Campaign
Congress is considering the reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act. Snap a photo to show why you care about Autism CARES!
Advocacy News
2.8.2019
Why we care about Autism CARES
Congress reauthorized the Autism CARES Act which is the foundation of federal efforts on autism research, services, training, and monitoring. Learn
Advocacy News
1.27.2019
Money Follows the Person Program is extended!
The Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019 was signed into law, extending the Money Follows the Person Program for 3 months.
Blog
12.30.2018